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SFC. 542 P L. & R. Calendar of Events Thursday, April 1 7:30 p. m. W. A. A. recognition supper, school cafeteria. Friday, April 211 a. m. Freshman class assembly, Moench auditorium.Fridny, April 29 p. m. Freshman Fling, Weber ballroom. Calendar of Event Friday, April 2 8 p. m. Concert, Moench auditorium. Tuesday, April 611 a. m. Major group meetings. Thursday, April 15 A. W. & Mother's Tea. W EB C it CI ST E R GHz VOLUME 6 Andre Maurois Pays Surprise Visit To Weber Campus English Classes Hear Noted French Biographer Give Impromptu Lecture on Life of a Writer By BONNIE CLAY A high spot in the lives of both instructors and students came Monday morning when Andre Maurois, the greatest living French biographer, visited Weber college and gave an impromptu lecture on the life of a writer. Mr. Maurois was in Salt Lake City last Friday, browsing through the Deseret book store at the same time that Miss Eva Browning, college librarian, was choosing books for the school. They were introduced and when Mr. Maurois learned of Miss Browning's position, he asked if he might visit the school library Monday morning when he had an hour's stopover in Ogden between trains. President H. A. Dixon, Miss-f Browning, and Mr. Leland H. Mon son of the English department were so enthusiastic over the opportunity the visit provided that they prevailed upon Mr. Maurois to spend a part of his time telling his experiences as an author to an audience of several English classes. His First Ambition Many great authors feel the vocation to write while they are still children but Mr. Maurois' first ambition was to be a street lamp lighter, he said. Then, at the age of ten, he first began to write. He studied French classics. At the age of twelve he wrote his first tragedy. This was a monstrosity in five acts. He wrote many short stories and essays while at school, and at the age of r'-'-teen he told his father and his teacher that he wished to go to Paris and write. Both discouraged him, saying that in the first place it was not known that he had talent, and in the second place that Paris was an artificial atmosphere. One cannot write until he has lived, they said. This has proved to be one of the great truths he has found about writing. Business With Father After his year in military service when he was twenty, Mr. Maurois wnt into business with his father, whe was a manufacturer. He had lit'.l- time to write but he decided to have a book of short stories that hd had written in his youth printed. When he saw the page proofs, he realized that they were not worthy to be put in a book, but the printer persuaded him to have a dozen copies made. Twenty-five years later one of these books was sold for 12,000 francs. So it came that the worst of his books became the most valuable merely because of its scarcity and because it was written by an author who later became great. Military Duty When Mr. Maurois was twenty-five, the first world war began. He was called into active military duty and was placed in a British regiment. Here he learned that the British were not at all like he had long pictured them. He longed to tell the French what the British were really like. For this purpose, "Silences of Colonel Bramble" was written. Some of his friends send it to a publisher and he was surprised, to learn that it had been accepted. He was told to send it to some reviewers, but he didn't know any so he sent it to Rudyard Kipling, Anatole France, and other auhors whom he had long admired. They sent back very favorable comments. The book sold well. Before he knew it a hundred thousand copies had been purchased. "I was amazed," he told the Weber audience.Stops in Writing There are several important steps to take when writing biography, Mr. Maurois said. First, know the works of the author and read the accounts of his life that are already written. Second, find the unpublished facts such as letters and old manuscripts. Then visit the places that the author has lived. Talk to people who have known the hero. The biographer mu.st know tl3 hero as he does his own life. And it is always more interesting if the biographer likes and admires his subject. Circles of Light In the opinion of Mr. Maurois, it is a great joy to write a novel. His main purpose of writing a novel is to get rid of emotions and to record events that have happened to him. But he soon forgets what he has written. "I read Ariel recently and I rather liked it," he said as if he were almost surprised. "My aim in writing has been to create circles of light for. refuge for those who don't understand." Mr. Maurois explained, "and when I meet people like those whom I have met today, I feel that my purpose has been accomplished." Lunch in Cafeteria After the talk Mr. Maurois lunched at the school cafeteria with several faculty members. He visited the school library and was pleased to find that his books, "Ariel," "The Art of Living," "Aspects of Biography," "Byron," "Dickens," "Disraeli," "The Miracle of England," "Tragedy in France" and "Albert Britt" were all there. "I've never enjoyed anything more than 1 have this visit," Mr. Maurois said and borrowed a book from the school library to read on his journey east. He then left to (Continued On Page Two) Scholarships The committee on awards and scholarships has announced that there are available several scholarships for sophomore students wishing to continue their educations at other universities. Clarisse H. Hall or any other committee member for information concerning these scholarships. School Honors Men Who Have Made Supreme Sacrifice Weber college student body honored former students who have given their lives in World war II in a March memorial assembly. President Francis A. Child of the state industrial school paid tribute to the men. In part he said: "You heard the call and unafraid, you made your choice to fight, to die if die you must, that men might look into the future unafraid. Your leaving us has paid the first installment on our cost of victory to free us from the yoke of hate and lust and slavery. "This victory, divinely sought and won at such a cost to all who knew you best, will live in memory to comfort troubled hearts, and wipe away the tears of myriad yet unborn. Many shall come and solemnly, on bended knee, shall call your names and bless your deeds and thank their God for liberty." Wayne Carver, student body president, presented to President H. A. Dixon a service flag, bearing a gold star for each hero. The 10 men honored were Major Floyd Pell, Ensign Howard Merrill, Lieutenant Richard Pingree, Lieutenant Wendell Seppich, Lieutenant Robert Blair, Ensign Ray mond Winter, Lieutenant Reed Barnett, Air Cadet Lowell Redfield, and Private Donald G. Taylor. Musicians Dedicate Friday Concert To Army Reserves Program Begins Promptly at Eight P. M. in Moench Auditorium; Admission Is Complimentary Weber college music department, under direction of Mr. Roland Parry, will present a choral concert in the Moench auditorium, tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. The program, including music ranging from Mozart to the "Hawaiian Warchant," is dedicated to Weber men who are leaving in the army reserve.'' Two outstanding features of the program are a solo dance by Dil Young and a special arrangement of the army air corps song. Jack Larsen, a former student of Weber, will sing solo parts in this special arrangement. Larsen is stationed at Fort Douglas at present.Singers Leave Many of the singers, including Jay Olson, Dil Young, Joe Jensen, and John Vernieu, who are leaving in the army reserve, will take outstanding parts on the program. This will be their last chance to sing together until they return from the war. All the music students of this quarter and last quarter are joining together to make this concert one to be remembered by the fellows who are leaving. Mr. Clair Johnson will supply a horn quartet, which will present a few numbers to add variety to the program. Begins at Eight The concert will begin promptly at eight o'clock so that it will be over in time for the freshman dance, which will immediately follow the concert. Admission will be by complimentary tickets, which may be secured at any of the following places: the book store, the president's office, Broadstone drug, and Glen Brothers music store, or Navy Men Remain In School Do Not Face Active Duty Until Summer Months Students enlisted in the navy and marine corps reserves will remain in school during spring quarter at Weber college. They will not be called into active service until July 1, 1943. Active duty to these men does not mean that they will be sent into basic training. They will merely be given screening tests and sent by the navy department to some college or university. They will receive what ever basic training is deemed necessary while attending school at these centers. Scholarship Counts The status of the navy and marine corps reserves until then depends entirely upon the quality of the academic accomplishments made-by each individual member. No reserve under this plan will be c.alled .into active service unless he fails . to meet, the scholarship requirements set lip by the navy department. Reserve Personnel Members of the marine reserve corps are Norman Fox, Max Jensen, Ray Hartman, Wayne Carver, Carl White, Wayne Graser, and Dee Anderson. Members of the navy reserve are Robert Alway, Richard Bergeron, James Blair, Halvard Davidson, Carl DeYoung, Dee Dickson, John Dixon, Boyd Farr, Kenneth Foulger, Junior Green, Douglas Hansen, Wayne Hansen, Ralph Kuchler, Owen Manning, Melvin McAllister, Ernest McKay, Robert Murray, Raymond Noorda, Robert Peterson, Robert Petty, Duane Stewart, Harold Thompson, Frank Wahlquist, Dean Williams, LaVor Wood, Ross Bramwell, Robert Carney, Eugene Blaes, Leslie Raty, Frank Williams, Lyle Campbell, Wallace Manning, Richard Bingham, DeVone Michaelson, Jack Miles. Robert Rhodes, and Frank Bartlett. Two Instructors Join Staff Two new instructors have been obtained for the vocational department. Mr. Don Houts and Mr. Jex Hiatt are here to help train men and women as mechanic learners for the local defense plants. Mr. Houts is in the engine department. He was trained on aircraft engines at the Ogden. air depot. Previous to this training he worked as a machinist for eastern manufacturers. Mr. Hiatt, who is a sheet metal worker, is a graduate of the Utah State Agricultural college where he majored in industrial arts. He later spent a period as an instructor of sheet metal work in the navy. He came to Weber from Hill field. from Mr. Parry and the participating musicians. Outline of Program The program is as follows: Sextet "Pale Moon," Logan; "Persian Market, Ketelbey. Solo dance "Apache Ghost," Dil Young. Dee nurse's octet "The Prayer Perfect," Stenson; Evelyn Helge-son, accompanist. Solo "Beatitudes," Malotte, Jennings Olson. Novelty quartet "Hawaiian War Chant," Glen Scott, string bass; William Woods, guitar. Solo "The Desert Song," Romberg, Jennings Olson. Symphonettes "I've Told Every Little Star," Kerns; "Sunrise and You," Penn. Solo "Hills of Home," Fox, Shirley Linford. Horn quartet "Pilgrim's Chorus," Wagner; "Angnus Dei," Bizet. Piano solo Joe Jensen. Solo "Alleluia," Mozart, Betty Lou Lamoreaux. Musettes "Two Little Magpies," Wells. Parry; "In the Luxembourg Gardens." Manning. Dorian Singers "Climb Up, Chillun, Climb," Grant, Ronald MacFarland, soloist. Musettes and Symphonettes "Italian Street Song," Herbert, Betty Peterson, soloist. (Continued On Page Two) THURSDAY. APRIL Buss Reports Increase in Night School Radio, Typing, Spanish And Psychology Classes Have Large Enrollments An increase in the number of students enrolled in night school is noted this quarter, Mr. Walter R. Buss, director of the night classes, reported. 220 people are registered in one or more of the night classes. The increase has come largely in the Spanish, radio mechanics, psychology and the already large typing classes. Classes that are offered are commercial display taught by Mr. Max Germer from Penney's department store. This is a study in the theory and practice of pen lettering, brush lettering, and particularly the designing and construction of displays.Office Machines A course in office machines con sists of training in the operation of Burroughs, comptometer, mer chant, Monroe, adding, and 10-kcy listing machines. Instruction and practice is given in addition, mul tiplication, subtraction, and division. The class is taught by Mr. Clarence Wilson, formerly of Weber college. Analysis of Leadership Mr. Victor Hancock from Ogden high school teaches two popular classes in Spanish and intermediate Spanish. The psychology of leadership is taught by Mr. John Benson, head of the i education department at Weber college. This course is an analysis of the qualities of leadership and the principles of psychology which underlie them. Particular emphasis is given to military leadership and foremanship. Increase Vocabulary Vocabulary building is a study of words pursued with the object of increasing the size and accuracy of the student's vocabulary. Business courses in typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping are tauught by a staff consisting of Miss Lucy Denning, Mr. W. H. Handley, and Mrs. Mary D. Brown from Weber college, and Mr. Earl Swenson from Weber high school. Classes Without Charge Mr. E. S. Murphy of the college staff teaches the radio mechanics class. Classes in blueprint reading, sheet metal layout, and welding are open to the public without cost. Students who are interested in any of these classes may register with the consent of the college registrar, Mrs. Clarisse H. Hall. Others should see Mr. Buss. Former Weber Man Graduates With Doctor's Degree William John Wedell, M. D., who granduated from Weber college in 1937, is spending a few days at his home in Ogden before leaving for New York City where he will intern at Bellevue hospital. Dr. Wedell, who was a premedics major, was active in tennis and swimming and was an honor student at Weber. He attended the University of Utah, from which he received his B. A. degree in the school of medicine in 1941. He was then accepted at Cornell university medical college, After two years of intensive study the degree of doctor of medicine was conferred upon him. The graduation exercises took place on March 25. Dr. Wedell holds a lieutenant's commission in the U. S. army reserve.Lieutenant Robert Blaine Clay, class of '40, is attending the training school at Hobbs, New Mexico, where he is learning to fly a new type bomber. Lieutenant Clay was a vocational student at Weber and graduated with honors. He was commissioned at Ontario, Calif., in April, 1942. He has since been stationed at Albequerque and Carlsbad, New Mexiso, where he served as a flight instructor. Clay received his promotion to a first lieutenant in the latter part of January. He expects to receive his assignment to overseas duty after completing this further instruction, which will probably be within the next six months. Students Take Assembly To Bushnell The associated students of Weber college will present an assembly at the Bushnell hospital in Brigham City on April 5. This will be the fourth assembly from the school to be presented at the hospital for convalescent soldiers. The feature of the assembly will be a hula dance by Marvey Murphy. Others who will participate are: Carl DeYoung, Saxon Roush, the Symphonettes, and Richard Bingham. The assembly is under the direction of the student body officers. I, 1943 Forty Two Army Reserves Receive Official Call To Begin Active Duty Ida Stewart Brown Leaves WC for Red Cross Duties Overseas Mrs. Ida Stewart Brown, who has reported for active duty with an overseas Red Cross recreational unit. Winter Transit Gets Better Reception Than Autumn Issue By DEE ANDERSON The Transit made its second appearance on the campus and was better received by the student body than was the first issue. This was because of the fact that the magazine was on the whole, better written. The photographs are improving; the subject matter is more inclusive; and the general style is more collegiate and informal. To be specific, however, there were certain points which could have been improved. Prominent among these was the cover picture. The picture, artistic enough, was too severe and formal to be indicative of the material that was to follow. It could have been replaced by a more informal shot of a number of students or simply a scene such as appeared in the baginning pages of the book to set the tone. These pictures in spite of the fact that they do not portray Weber students they are pictures of the places where you could find Weber students almost any week-end. f The faculty was again repre- ill sented. Following the precedent wampus Leaaers Leave for Army Service A number of student body officers and leaders will leave the Wildcat campus for "the duration" on April 8, when members of the U. S. army reserve corps leave their alma mater for active service with Uncle Sam's fighting forces. Among campus officials who will depart are Leo Loll, student body treasurer; John Vernieu, student body business manager; Jay Olscn, sophomore class vice president; and DeLore Williams, freshman class secretary. A special assembly was held on March 22 in honor of all Weberites who are to be inducted. President H. A. Dixon and Mr. Leland H. Monson of the English department were the speakers. Wayne Carver, student body president, spoke to the reservists on behalf of the student body. Review Places Short Stories In O'Brien Book Rocky Mountain Review, magazine edited by Mr. Ray B. West, Jr., Weber English teacher, has been awarded the honor of having two of its stories recently published chosen to be re-printed in the collection "Best Short Stories of 1943." This collection is perhaps the most widely read in the United States. Formerly edited by O'Brian, and now under Martha Foley, the 1943 issue will contain "Partnership With Death" by Vardis Fisher and "Boundary Line" by Warren Beck. Both of these stories appeared originally in The Review. Edward Anderson, radio technician second class, is stationed with the navy at Treasure Island, Calif. Anderson graduated from Weber in 1942. He was editor of the Signpost, a member of Orion, and a member of Phoenix club. Gym Instructor Joins Overseas Unit Mrs. Ida Stewart Brown, physical education supervisor, left last week for New York City where she will be given further instructions regarding her appointment as recreational director of an overseas branch of the Red Cross. Having received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Utah in 1937, Mrs. Brown came to Weber college the same year. During the summer of 1938, she attended the University of California at which time she worked on her master's degree. Last spring Mrs. Brown was granted leave of absence while she served as superintendent of public education and director of health in Utah. Shortly before her departure Mrs. Brown received word that her thesis had been accepted and that her M. S. would be given to her from the University of New York at the next graduation exercises. set by Mrs. Ida Stewart Brown of the physical education department, Mr. Leland H. Monson, head of the English department, submitted a somewhat lengthy treatment on the life values to be found in literature. Though formal in style it is presented simply enough to give the student an intelligent view of the place of literature in the time of world turmoil. Sidney's Muscles A sudden contrast from this comes on the next pages where Bob Peterson, Signpost cartoonist, gives a caricature description of the new gym program which makes commandos out of intellects. The lemon muscles of Sidney are still good for a laugh. The best feature yet, and there should be more like it in the next issue, is that one in which working students really come into their own. For probably the first time since we can remember the college magazine has followed the students' off the campus and brought back something characteristic. Defense Recreation Sports, in spite of the limited budget, fewer games, etc., was given much, prominence, and both men's and women's division were represented. The latter was nicely correlated with timely defense recreation. Without a doubt the most talked of section was the soldier feature. Here again one meets the informality which seems to prevail in this issue. Actual photographs on sketched bodies make clever picture reading. Verbal responses to this section came in bouquets of "cute," "adorable," and "nice" from the feminine, and 'Why didn't they do that before?" 'Good," and "OK" from the masculine. Several pictorial stories were featured with exceptionally good layouts. Limited Fiction The fictional portion of the magazine was not as extensive as might have been expected. Only one page of poetry and two short stories found their way into the magazine. This practice cuts down the amount of representation since the two stories were written by Joan Allred and Irene Bushell. (Continued On Page Two) Weber Men Will Leave Campus April 8 to Take Classification Tests and Receive Assignments to Replacement Centers Forty-two Weber college men who are members of the U. S. army reserve corps are leaving for active servic April 8, 1943. Information from the office of Mr. Ralph B. Jensen, Weber college military representative, states that the men will go first to Fort Douglas where they will be given a series of interviews and classification tests to determine where, when, and how they will be used in the army. f After they are classified they Advice, and It Isn't to The Lovelorn Those members of the student body who are about to be drafted are advised to have official transcripts of their high school and college grades to present to the officer at the reception center, when they come up for classification. In addition it has also been suggested that each man have two or three letters of recommendation from teachers or employers. These letters should point out sharply particular abilities, performances, and aptitudes. Sterotyped character recommendations are of little aid. Trained interviewers at induction and reception centers advise men who are interested in specialized college training programs to be prepared to talk quickly and accurately concerning their occupational history, skills, hobbies and preferences. Inductees should be alert and reasonably enthusiastic during the interview, as interviewers have little patience with the "do with me what you will" attitude, or the "Pollyanna" type. Board Action Abolishes W.C. Awards Members Vote to Accept Recommendations Of Awards Committee The recommendation made by the awards committee that awards be abolished was accepted by the board of control in a recent meeting. Orion awards, freshman certificates, and gold and silver medals were all abolished. Seven members of the board, two faculty and five student representa tives, were present when the ac-thetion was taken. Representing awards committee were Mrs. Clar isse H. Hall and Lorraine Aldous. Mr. C. M. Nilsson of the English department spoke in favor of awards. A motion was made by Dee Anderson that definite action on the awards be postponed until the students had a chance to express their attitude toward the situation. The motion failed to pass. Mr. Leland B. Monson, John Vernieu and Junior Blair voted against the motion and Dee Anderson and Marvel Murphy voted for it. Mr. M. L. Stevenson declined to vote. Blair Slakes Motion Junior Blair then moved that the committee's recommendation, to abolish the awards be accepted. The motion passed with Mr. Monson, Mr. Stevenson, Junior Blair and John Vernieu voting in favor and Marvel Murphy and Dee Anderson opposing the action. Members of the board of control who were absent when the decision was made were Roy Gibson, Betty Lou Lamercaux, Keith Hoi-brook, Beth Rhees, Robert Petty and Mr. W. H. Handley. 'Orchid' Play Will Be Reprinted In Anthology "Orchids for Margaret," a one-act play written by Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher Allred, has been requested by Greenberg & company, publishers, to be reprinted in their book, "An Anthology of Prize Winning Plays." The play appeared in the One Act Play magazine after it won first prize in a contest sponsored by the magazine. Mr. Allred believes that a class in play writing could work very successfully at Weber. Those who are interested, or who have written plays, should contact Mr. Allred. "We will alwa's consider any pro-duceable plays," he said. NUMBER 9 will be assigned to various replacement centers for basic training. Mr. Jenson says that he is of the opinion that "the majority of our boys will be sent to centers for specialized training after they receive their basic instruction." The commanding officer of the Ninth corps area has urged all men to take the army qualification test to be given at nine a. m. on April 2 in the Central auditorium. They must obtain a score of 110 or more to qualify for officer training under the army program.Specialized Program The purpose of the army specializing training program is to train, at the collegiate level, men in technical and professional skills required by the army. Engineers of all types, doctors, psychologists, linguists, physicists, mathematians, and geographers are needed in large numbers. The army has established this program in those colleges and universities where such training can be best given. Basic Training The eligibility of the individual for the army specialized training program is not fully established until he has successfully completed the normal 12 or 13 weeks of basic military training immediately following his induction into the army. Sucess on the proposed test, however, will provide the candidate with a certificate of qualification which, upon presentation at the time of voluntary or regular induction, will assure his assignment to a replacement training center as a potential specialized training program trainee. If it is then determined that he is officer candidate material, he will be assigned to an army specialized training unit as an enlisted man on active duty, receiving the pay of a private seventh grade, to pursue a curriculum of study for which he has shown himself qualified. Individual choice of curriculum will be given serious consideration, although the army will choose one for which his aptitudes indicate him best suited. The regular army reservists who are to be inducted are Dick Baird, Carl Berg, Bob Coleman, Francis Connell, Vernon Dieu, Dick Flyg-are, Donald Hall, Joe Jenson, eo Loll, Byron Manfull, Jack Mar-chant, Donald Marston, John Murphy, Howard Murphy, Kenneth Parson, Raymond Pecorelli, Marvin Rabe, Que Rich, Raymond Sanders, Vern Smith, Kenneth Stanger, Douglas Stringfellow, Dilworth Young, Willis Wynn, Robert Woods, DeLore Williams, Donn Thurman and John Vernieu. Engineers The army reserve engineers who were called are Domenick An-tonietti, Eugene Barrett, John Hall, Wendell Hall, Aldus Johnson, John Larson, Sam Morrelli, Jay Olson, Glenn Poulton, Connell Roberts, Donald Shaub, Lynn Stevenson, Earl Tiller and Joseph Wedell. Activities Face Limited Funds Spring Quarter The calling into service of the army and army air corps reserves gives evidence of a serious reduction in the student body funds which will be available for spring quarter activities. With nearly all student body fees already collected, and collections of other departments falling behind what was anticipated, the student body officers are urging all departments to economize when possible. However, they give assurance that ample activities will be available for the remaining students. Dr. King Hendricks Speaks on "War, Peace" Monthly meeting of the Weber college faculty women will be held in the ladies lounge April 5. Dr. King Hendricks of the Agricultural college will speak on Tolstoi's "War and Peace." Music will be presented by the Weber college music department. Hostesses for the event will be Mrs. Charles Espy, chairman; Miss Sarah Jackson, Miss Mae Welling, Miss Alta Hirst, Mrs. Lester G. Donkin, Mrs. E. Smith Murphy, Mrs. Leland H. Monson, and Mrs. Russell B. Petty.

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SFC. 542 P L. & R. Calendar of Events Thursday, April 1 7:30 p. m. W. A. A. recognition supper, school cafeteria. Friday, April 211 a. m. Freshman class assembly, Moench auditorium.Fridny, April 29 p. m. Freshman Fling, Weber ballroom. Calendar of Event Friday, April 2 8 p. m. Concert, Moench auditorium. Tuesday, April 611 a. m. Major group meetings. Thursday, April 15 A. W. & Mother's Tea. W EB C it CI ST E R GHz VOLUME 6 Andre Maurois Pays Surprise Visit To Weber Campus English Classes Hear Noted French Biographer Give Impromptu Lecture on Life of a Writer By BONNIE CLAY A high spot in the lives of both instructors and students came Monday morning when Andre Maurois, the greatest living French biographer, visited Weber college and gave an impromptu lecture on the life of a writer. Mr. Maurois was in Salt Lake City last Friday, browsing through the Deseret book store at the same time that Miss Eva Browning, college librarian, was choosing books for the school. They were introduced and when Mr. Maurois learned of Miss Browning's position, he asked if he might visit the school library Monday morning when he had an hour's stopover in Ogden between trains. President H. A. Dixon, Miss-f Browning, and Mr. Leland H. Mon son of the English department were so enthusiastic over the opportunity the visit provided that they prevailed upon Mr. Maurois to spend a part of his time telling his experiences as an author to an audience of several English classes. His First Ambition Many great authors feel the vocation to write while they are still children but Mr. Maurois' first ambition was to be a street lamp lighter, he said. Then, at the age of ten, he first began to write. He studied French classics. At the age of twelve he wrote his first tragedy. This was a monstrosity in five acts. He wrote many short stories and essays while at school, and at the age of r'-'-teen he told his father and his teacher that he wished to go to Paris and write. Both discouraged him, saying that in the first place it was not known that he had talent, and in the second place that Paris was an artificial atmosphere. One cannot write until he has lived, they said. This has proved to be one of the great truths he has found about writing. Business With Father After his year in military service when he was twenty, Mr. Maurois wnt into business with his father, whe was a manufacturer. He had lit'.l- time to write but he decided to have a book of short stories that hd had written in his youth printed. When he saw the page proofs, he realized that they were not worthy to be put in a book, but the printer persuaded him to have a dozen copies made. Twenty-five years later one of these books was sold for 12,000 francs. So it came that the worst of his books became the most valuable merely because of its scarcity and because it was written by an author who later became great. Military Duty When Mr. Maurois was twenty-five, the first world war began. He was called into active military duty and was placed in a British regiment. Here he learned that the British were not at all like he had long pictured them. He longed to tell the French what the British were really like. For this purpose, "Silences of Colonel Bramble" was written. Some of his friends send it to a publisher and he was surprised, to learn that it had been accepted. He was told to send it to some reviewers, but he didn't know any so he sent it to Rudyard Kipling, Anatole France, and other auhors whom he had long admired. They sent back very favorable comments. The book sold well. Before he knew it a hundred thousand copies had been purchased. "I was amazed," he told the Weber audience.Stops in Writing There are several important steps to take when writing biography, Mr. Maurois said. First, know the works of the author and read the accounts of his life that are already written. Second, find the unpublished facts such as letters and old manuscripts. Then visit the places that the author has lived. Talk to people who have known the hero. The biographer mu.st know tl3 hero as he does his own life. And it is always more interesting if the biographer likes and admires his subject. Circles of Light In the opinion of Mr. Maurois, it is a great joy to write a novel. His main purpose of writing a novel is to get rid of emotions and to record events that have happened to him. But he soon forgets what he has written. "I read Ariel recently and I rather liked it," he said as if he were almost surprised. "My aim in writing has been to create circles of light for. refuge for those who don't understand." Mr. Maurois explained, "and when I meet people like those whom I have met today, I feel that my purpose has been accomplished." Lunch in Cafeteria After the talk Mr. Maurois lunched at the school cafeteria with several faculty members. He visited the school library and was pleased to find that his books, "Ariel," "The Art of Living," "Aspects of Biography," "Byron," "Dickens," "Disraeli," "The Miracle of England," "Tragedy in France" and "Albert Britt" were all there. "I've never enjoyed anything more than 1 have this visit," Mr. Maurois said and borrowed a book from the school library to read on his journey east. He then left to (Continued On Page Two) Scholarships The committee on awards and scholarships has announced that there are available several scholarships for sophomore students wishing to continue their educations at other universities. Clarisse H. Hall or any other committee member for information concerning these scholarships. School Honors Men Who Have Made Supreme Sacrifice Weber college student body honored former students who have given their lives in World war II in a March memorial assembly. President Francis A. Child of the state industrial school paid tribute to the men. In part he said: "You heard the call and unafraid, you made your choice to fight, to die if die you must, that men might look into the future unafraid. Your leaving us has paid the first installment on our cost of victory to free us from the yoke of hate and lust and slavery. "This victory, divinely sought and won at such a cost to all who knew you best, will live in memory to comfort troubled hearts, and wipe away the tears of myriad yet unborn. Many shall come and solemnly, on bended knee, shall call your names and bless your deeds and thank their God for liberty." Wayne Carver, student body president, presented to President H. A. Dixon a service flag, bearing a gold star for each hero. The 10 men honored were Major Floyd Pell, Ensign Howard Merrill, Lieutenant Richard Pingree, Lieutenant Wendell Seppich, Lieutenant Robert Blair, Ensign Ray mond Winter, Lieutenant Reed Barnett, Air Cadet Lowell Redfield, and Private Donald G. Taylor. Musicians Dedicate Friday Concert To Army Reserves Program Begins Promptly at Eight P. M. in Moench Auditorium; Admission Is Complimentary Weber college music department, under direction of Mr. Roland Parry, will present a choral concert in the Moench auditorium, tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. The program, including music ranging from Mozart to the "Hawaiian Warchant," is dedicated to Weber men who are leaving in the army reserve.'' Two outstanding features of the program are a solo dance by Dil Young and a special arrangement of the army air corps song. Jack Larsen, a former student of Weber, will sing solo parts in this special arrangement. Larsen is stationed at Fort Douglas at present.Singers Leave Many of the singers, including Jay Olson, Dil Young, Joe Jensen, and John Vernieu, who are leaving in the army reserve, will take outstanding parts on the program. This will be their last chance to sing together until they return from the war. All the music students of this quarter and last quarter are joining together to make this concert one to be remembered by the fellows who are leaving. Mr. Clair Johnson will supply a horn quartet, which will present a few numbers to add variety to the program. Begins at Eight The concert will begin promptly at eight o'clock so that it will be over in time for the freshman dance, which will immediately follow the concert. Admission will be by complimentary tickets, which may be secured at any of the following places: the book store, the president's office, Broadstone drug, and Glen Brothers music store, or Navy Men Remain In School Do Not Face Active Duty Until Summer Months Students enlisted in the navy and marine corps reserves will remain in school during spring quarter at Weber college. They will not be called into active service until July 1, 1943. Active duty to these men does not mean that they will be sent into basic training. They will merely be given screening tests and sent by the navy department to some college or university. They will receive what ever basic training is deemed necessary while attending school at these centers. Scholarship Counts The status of the navy and marine corps reserves until then depends entirely upon the quality of the academic accomplishments made-by each individual member. No reserve under this plan will be c.alled .into active service unless he fails . to meet, the scholarship requirements set lip by the navy department. Reserve Personnel Members of the marine reserve corps are Norman Fox, Max Jensen, Ray Hartman, Wayne Carver, Carl White, Wayne Graser, and Dee Anderson. Members of the navy reserve are Robert Alway, Richard Bergeron, James Blair, Halvard Davidson, Carl DeYoung, Dee Dickson, John Dixon, Boyd Farr, Kenneth Foulger, Junior Green, Douglas Hansen, Wayne Hansen, Ralph Kuchler, Owen Manning, Melvin McAllister, Ernest McKay, Robert Murray, Raymond Noorda, Robert Peterson, Robert Petty, Duane Stewart, Harold Thompson, Frank Wahlquist, Dean Williams, LaVor Wood, Ross Bramwell, Robert Carney, Eugene Blaes, Leslie Raty, Frank Williams, Lyle Campbell, Wallace Manning, Richard Bingham, DeVone Michaelson, Jack Miles. Robert Rhodes, and Frank Bartlett. Two Instructors Join Staff Two new instructors have been obtained for the vocational department. Mr. Don Houts and Mr. Jex Hiatt are here to help train men and women as mechanic learners for the local defense plants. Mr. Houts is in the engine department. He was trained on aircraft engines at the Ogden. air depot. Previous to this training he worked as a machinist for eastern manufacturers. Mr. Hiatt, who is a sheet metal worker, is a graduate of the Utah State Agricultural college where he majored in industrial arts. He later spent a period as an instructor of sheet metal work in the navy. He came to Weber from Hill field. from Mr. Parry and the participating musicians. Outline of Program The program is as follows: Sextet "Pale Moon," Logan; "Persian Market, Ketelbey. Solo dance "Apache Ghost," Dil Young. Dee nurse's octet "The Prayer Perfect," Stenson; Evelyn Helge-son, accompanist. Solo "Beatitudes," Malotte, Jennings Olson. Novelty quartet "Hawaiian War Chant," Glen Scott, string bass; William Woods, guitar. Solo "The Desert Song," Romberg, Jennings Olson. Symphonettes "I've Told Every Little Star," Kerns; "Sunrise and You," Penn. Solo "Hills of Home," Fox, Shirley Linford. Horn quartet "Pilgrim's Chorus," Wagner; "Angnus Dei," Bizet. Piano solo Joe Jensen. Solo "Alleluia," Mozart, Betty Lou Lamoreaux. Musettes "Two Little Magpies," Wells. Parry; "In the Luxembourg Gardens." Manning. Dorian Singers "Climb Up, Chillun, Climb," Grant, Ronald MacFarland, soloist. Musettes and Symphonettes "Italian Street Song," Herbert, Betty Peterson, soloist. (Continued On Page Two) THURSDAY. APRIL Buss Reports Increase in Night School Radio, Typing, Spanish And Psychology Classes Have Large Enrollments An increase in the number of students enrolled in night school is noted this quarter, Mr. Walter R. Buss, director of the night classes, reported. 220 people are registered in one or more of the night classes. The increase has come largely in the Spanish, radio mechanics, psychology and the already large typing classes. Classes that are offered are commercial display taught by Mr. Max Germer from Penney's department store. This is a study in the theory and practice of pen lettering, brush lettering, and particularly the designing and construction of displays.Office Machines A course in office machines con sists of training in the operation of Burroughs, comptometer, mer chant, Monroe, adding, and 10-kcy listing machines. Instruction and practice is given in addition, mul tiplication, subtraction, and division. The class is taught by Mr. Clarence Wilson, formerly of Weber college. Analysis of Leadership Mr. Victor Hancock from Ogden high school teaches two popular classes in Spanish and intermediate Spanish. The psychology of leadership is taught by Mr. John Benson, head of the i education department at Weber college. This course is an analysis of the qualities of leadership and the principles of psychology which underlie them. Particular emphasis is given to military leadership and foremanship. Increase Vocabulary Vocabulary building is a study of words pursued with the object of increasing the size and accuracy of the student's vocabulary. Business courses in typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping are tauught by a staff consisting of Miss Lucy Denning, Mr. W. H. Handley, and Mrs. Mary D. Brown from Weber college, and Mr. Earl Swenson from Weber high school. Classes Without Charge Mr. E. S. Murphy of the college staff teaches the radio mechanics class. Classes in blueprint reading, sheet metal layout, and welding are open to the public without cost. Students who are interested in any of these classes may register with the consent of the college registrar, Mrs. Clarisse H. Hall. Others should see Mr. Buss. Former Weber Man Graduates With Doctor's Degree William John Wedell, M. D., who granduated from Weber college in 1937, is spending a few days at his home in Ogden before leaving for New York City where he will intern at Bellevue hospital. Dr. Wedell, who was a premedics major, was active in tennis and swimming and was an honor student at Weber. He attended the University of Utah, from which he received his B. A. degree in the school of medicine in 1941. He was then accepted at Cornell university medical college, After two years of intensive study the degree of doctor of medicine was conferred upon him. The graduation exercises took place on March 25. Dr. Wedell holds a lieutenant's commission in the U. S. army reserve.Lieutenant Robert Blaine Clay, class of '40, is attending the training school at Hobbs, New Mexico, where he is learning to fly a new type bomber. Lieutenant Clay was a vocational student at Weber and graduated with honors. He was commissioned at Ontario, Calif., in April, 1942. He has since been stationed at Albequerque and Carlsbad, New Mexiso, where he served as a flight instructor. Clay received his promotion to a first lieutenant in the latter part of January. He expects to receive his assignment to overseas duty after completing this further instruction, which will probably be within the next six months. Students Take Assembly To Bushnell The associated students of Weber college will present an assembly at the Bushnell hospital in Brigham City on April 5. This will be the fourth assembly from the school to be presented at the hospital for convalescent soldiers. The feature of the assembly will be a hula dance by Marvey Murphy. Others who will participate are: Carl DeYoung, Saxon Roush, the Symphonettes, and Richard Bingham. The assembly is under the direction of the student body officers. I, 1943 Forty Two Army Reserves Receive Official Call To Begin Active Duty Ida Stewart Brown Leaves WC for Red Cross Duties Overseas Mrs. Ida Stewart Brown, who has reported for active duty with an overseas Red Cross recreational unit. Winter Transit Gets Better Reception Than Autumn Issue By DEE ANDERSON The Transit made its second appearance on the campus and was better received by the student body than was the first issue. This was because of the fact that the magazine was on the whole, better written. The photographs are improving; the subject matter is more inclusive; and the general style is more collegiate and informal. To be specific, however, there were certain points which could have been improved. Prominent among these was the cover picture. The picture, artistic enough, was too severe and formal to be indicative of the material that was to follow. It could have been replaced by a more informal shot of a number of students or simply a scene such as appeared in the baginning pages of the book to set the tone. These pictures in spite of the fact that they do not portray Weber students they are pictures of the places where you could find Weber students almost any week-end. f The faculty was again repre- ill sented. Following the precedent wampus Leaaers Leave for Army Service A number of student body officers and leaders will leave the Wildcat campus for "the duration" on April 8, when members of the U. S. army reserve corps leave their alma mater for active service with Uncle Sam's fighting forces. Among campus officials who will depart are Leo Loll, student body treasurer; John Vernieu, student body business manager; Jay Olscn, sophomore class vice president; and DeLore Williams, freshman class secretary. A special assembly was held on March 22 in honor of all Weberites who are to be inducted. President H. A. Dixon and Mr. Leland H. Monson of the English department were the speakers. Wayne Carver, student body president, spoke to the reservists on behalf of the student body. Review Places Short Stories In O'Brien Book Rocky Mountain Review, magazine edited by Mr. Ray B. West, Jr., Weber English teacher, has been awarded the honor of having two of its stories recently published chosen to be re-printed in the collection "Best Short Stories of 1943." This collection is perhaps the most widely read in the United States. Formerly edited by O'Brian, and now under Martha Foley, the 1943 issue will contain "Partnership With Death" by Vardis Fisher and "Boundary Line" by Warren Beck. Both of these stories appeared originally in The Review. Edward Anderson, radio technician second class, is stationed with the navy at Treasure Island, Calif. Anderson graduated from Weber in 1942. He was editor of the Signpost, a member of Orion, and a member of Phoenix club. Gym Instructor Joins Overseas Unit Mrs. Ida Stewart Brown, physical education supervisor, left last week for New York City where she will be given further instructions regarding her appointment as recreational director of an overseas branch of the Red Cross. Having received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Utah in 1937, Mrs. Brown came to Weber college the same year. During the summer of 1938, she attended the University of California at which time she worked on her master's degree. Last spring Mrs. Brown was granted leave of absence while she served as superintendent of public education and director of health in Utah. Shortly before her departure Mrs. Brown received word that her thesis had been accepted and that her M. S. would be given to her from the University of New York at the next graduation exercises. set by Mrs. Ida Stewart Brown of the physical education department, Mr. Leland H. Monson, head of the English department, submitted a somewhat lengthy treatment on the life values to be found in literature. Though formal in style it is presented simply enough to give the student an intelligent view of the place of literature in the time of world turmoil. Sidney's Muscles A sudden contrast from this comes on the next pages where Bob Peterson, Signpost cartoonist, gives a caricature description of the new gym program which makes commandos out of intellects. The lemon muscles of Sidney are still good for a laugh. The best feature yet, and there should be more like it in the next issue, is that one in which working students really come into their own. For probably the first time since we can remember the college magazine has followed the students' off the campus and brought back something characteristic. Defense Recreation Sports, in spite of the limited budget, fewer games, etc., was given much, prominence, and both men's and women's division were represented. The latter was nicely correlated with timely defense recreation. Without a doubt the most talked of section was the soldier feature. Here again one meets the informality which seems to prevail in this issue. Actual photographs on sketched bodies make clever picture reading. Verbal responses to this section came in bouquets of "cute," "adorable," and "nice" from the feminine, and 'Why didn't they do that before?" 'Good," and "OK" from the masculine. Several pictorial stories were featured with exceptionally good layouts. Limited Fiction The fictional portion of the magazine was not as extensive as might have been expected. Only one page of poetry and two short stories found their way into the magazine. This practice cuts down the amount of representation since the two stories were written by Joan Allred and Irene Bushell. (Continued On Page Two) Weber Men Will Leave Campus April 8 to Take Classification Tests and Receive Assignments to Replacement Centers Forty-two Weber college men who are members of the U. S. army reserve corps are leaving for active servic April 8, 1943. Information from the office of Mr. Ralph B. Jensen, Weber college military representative, states that the men will go first to Fort Douglas where they will be given a series of interviews and classification tests to determine where, when, and how they will be used in the army. f After they are classified they Advice, and It Isn't to The Lovelorn Those members of the student body who are about to be drafted are advised to have official transcripts of their high school and college grades to present to the officer at the reception center, when they come up for classification. In addition it has also been suggested that each man have two or three letters of recommendation from teachers or employers. These letters should point out sharply particular abilities, performances, and aptitudes. Sterotyped character recommendations are of little aid. Trained interviewers at induction and reception centers advise men who are interested in specialized college training programs to be prepared to talk quickly and accurately concerning their occupational history, skills, hobbies and preferences. Inductees should be alert and reasonably enthusiastic during the interview, as interviewers have little patience with the "do with me what you will" attitude, or the "Pollyanna" type. Board Action Abolishes W.C. Awards Members Vote to Accept Recommendations Of Awards Committee The recommendation made by the awards committee that awards be abolished was accepted by the board of control in a recent meeting. Orion awards, freshman certificates, and gold and silver medals were all abolished. Seven members of the board, two faculty and five student representa tives, were present when the ac-thetion was taken. Representing awards committee were Mrs. Clar isse H. Hall and Lorraine Aldous. Mr. C. M. Nilsson of the English department spoke in favor of awards. A motion was made by Dee Anderson that definite action on the awards be postponed until the students had a chance to express their attitude toward the situation. The motion failed to pass. Mr. Leland B. Monson, John Vernieu and Junior Blair voted against the motion and Dee Anderson and Marvel Murphy voted for it. Mr. M. L. Stevenson declined to vote. Blair Slakes Motion Junior Blair then moved that the committee's recommendation, to abolish the awards be accepted. The motion passed with Mr. Monson, Mr. Stevenson, Junior Blair and John Vernieu voting in favor and Marvel Murphy and Dee Anderson opposing the action. Members of the board of control who were absent when the decision was made were Roy Gibson, Betty Lou Lamercaux, Keith Hoi-brook, Beth Rhees, Robert Petty and Mr. W. H. Handley. 'Orchid' Play Will Be Reprinted In Anthology "Orchids for Margaret," a one-act play written by Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher Allred, has been requested by Greenberg & company, publishers, to be reprinted in their book, "An Anthology of Prize Winning Plays." The play appeared in the One Act Play magazine after it won first prize in a contest sponsored by the magazine. Mr. Allred believes that a class in play writing could work very successfully at Weber. Those who are interested, or who have written plays, should contact Mr. Allred. "We will alwa's consider any pro-duceable plays," he said. NUMBER 9 will be assigned to various replacement centers for basic training. Mr. Jenson says that he is of the opinion that "the majority of our boys will be sent to centers for specialized training after they receive their basic instruction." The commanding officer of the Ninth corps area has urged all men to take the army qualification test to be given at nine a. m. on April 2 in the Central auditorium. They must obtain a score of 110 or more to qualify for officer training under the army program.Specialized Program The purpose of the army specializing training program is to train, at the collegiate level, men in technical and professional skills required by the army. Engineers of all types, doctors, psychologists, linguists, physicists, mathematians, and geographers are needed in large numbers. The army has established this program in those colleges and universities where such training can be best given. Basic Training The eligibility of the individual for the army specialized training program is not fully established until he has successfully completed the normal 12 or 13 weeks of basic military training immediately following his induction into the army. Sucess on the proposed test, however, will provide the candidate with a certificate of qualification which, upon presentation at the time of voluntary or regular induction, will assure his assignment to a replacement training center as a potential specialized training program trainee. If it is then determined that he is officer candidate material, he will be assigned to an army specialized training unit as an enlisted man on active duty, receiving the pay of a private seventh grade, to pursue a curriculum of study for which he has shown himself qualified. Individual choice of curriculum will be given serious consideration, although the army will choose one for which his aptitudes indicate him best suited. The regular army reservists who are to be inducted are Dick Baird, Carl Berg, Bob Coleman, Francis Connell, Vernon Dieu, Dick Flyg-are, Donald Hall, Joe Jenson, eo Loll, Byron Manfull, Jack Mar-chant, Donald Marston, John Murphy, Howard Murphy, Kenneth Parson, Raymond Pecorelli, Marvin Rabe, Que Rich, Raymond Sanders, Vern Smith, Kenneth Stanger, Douglas Stringfellow, Dilworth Young, Willis Wynn, Robert Woods, DeLore Williams, Donn Thurman and John Vernieu. Engineers The army reserve engineers who were called are Domenick An-tonietti, Eugene Barrett, John Hall, Wendell Hall, Aldus Johnson, John Larson, Sam Morrelli, Jay Olson, Glenn Poulton, Connell Roberts, Donald Shaub, Lynn Stevenson, Earl Tiller and Joseph Wedell. Activities Face Limited Funds Spring Quarter The calling into service of the army and army air corps reserves gives evidence of a serious reduction in the student body funds which will be available for spring quarter activities. With nearly all student body fees already collected, and collections of other departments falling behind what was anticipated, the student body officers are urging all departments to economize when possible. However, they give assurance that ample activities will be available for the remaining students. Dr. King Hendricks Speaks on "War, Peace" Monthly meeting of the Weber college faculty women will be held in the ladies lounge April 5. Dr. King Hendricks of the Agricultural college will speak on Tolstoi's "War and Peace." Music will be presented by the Weber college music department. Hostesses for the event will be Mrs. Charles Espy, chairman; Miss Sarah Jackson, Miss Mae Welling, Miss Alta Hirst, Mrs. Lester G. Donkin, Mrs. E. Smith Murphy, Mrs. Leland H. Monson, and Mrs. Russell B. Petty.